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Newspaper
Kansas Agitator
Location
Garnett, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1901
Page
1
An editorial mix opens with a sweeping poem about a century of change and the rise of democracy, then shifts to political commentary. It notes Senator Hauva backing a six year presidential term to reduce agitation, laments agitation in public discourse, mentions Congress holiday spending, and Topeka’s asylum funding stance in the ongoing regional debate.
Jow McDitt laments a political show society where Republicans mimic Foghorn Funston and independents rarely rebel. He critiques laws as mostly unhelpful, notes pay-to-play favors, and imagines a rivers and harbors budget carnival with contractors and tax payers bearing the costs.
In the Topeka Advocate account, Rep Noah L Bowman introduces a resolution for a seven member committee to inspect titles of all bills before they reach the House to ensure correctness. Republicans oppose the proposal, warning it could curb legislative mischief without clear case.
The Farmers Advocate argues the first action at any moment is the top priority and calls for direct legislation to be the predominant reform strategy. The piece emphasizes timely action and the central role of legislative measures in advancing reform efforts.
W L Strong who led a prosperity parade in New York before the election received a warm congratulations letter from William McKinley. Days later Strong died and news followed that the great wholesale house he headed is in failure with liabilities in the millions. Receivers report suggests the firm will pay at most fifty cents on the dollar amid efforts to mask the distress and Republican papers omit the bad news. Strong was known for opposing a currency he called fifty cent dollars.
A collection of short notes recounts developments across Kansas. Colomsbus plans a new opera house while fruits of agriculture and industry appear strong. Incidents include a bicycle factory in Pittsburg, a rancho opening in Kiowa county, and small town social anecdotes.
Henry Allen before taking office denounces J. R. Burton as unfit for U S Senate. After taking, Allen praises Burton as well equipped for a long career with unified support. The Kansas City Times notes many Republicans share this attitude and will back any medicine labeled Republican.
Republican Senator Hawley warns in a Connecticut legislature speech on March 8 1899 that great nations must prepare for insurrections and mobs. He cites Chicago disturbances and Fort Sheridan as examples and argues for a large army backing municipal authority and federal force if needed.
Opie P. Read, famed novelist, spoke in Kansas during the campaign, describing Kansans as deeply political, quick to form opinions, and eager for action. He called Kansas nervous, imaginative, and resilient, noting farmers’ hard work, independence, faith, and occasional desire for wartime glory.
Last Saturday The Kansas City Times listed a Topeka meeting on the 1st with a varied program by speakers from Emporia Dodge City State University Topeka Lawrence Leavenworth Ottawa Iola Topeka and Kansas City Among topics are Frontier Experiences Development of the Gypsum Interest of Kansas and Recollections of Fort Riley The paper notes the program seems unrelated to horticulture and hints at an unresolved debt of nearly 24000 on Kansas City's new convention hall.
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